Leigh Turner's Blog, page 6
November 17, 2023
Ukraine Fatigue
Is the world suffering from "Ukraine fatigue"? It is, and it matters immensely. The security of all of us is at stake as winter draws in.
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November 3, 2023
Deutsche Bahn: Germany in crisis?
Does the chaos at Deutsche Bahn - German railways - show Germany in crisis? What is happening to Europe's largest economy?
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October 20, 2023
Fighting Terrorism: What Terrorists Want
Fighting terrorism is about more than a tough response. In fact, the tougher your response, the happier the terrorists may be.
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October 13, 2023
The Welsh Secret Service
I don't usually reveal top secret information on this site. But here, exclusively, I want to talk about the Welsh Secret Service.
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September 30, 2023
Great Expectations
"Great Expectations" is a stand-out Dickens: rich in wisdom, love and astonishing set pieces. It's also full of great quotations - see here.
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September 15, 2023
Full-time writing: 2 years on
What's full-time writing like? What are the pitfalls? How do you make the most of it? Reflections from a newbie writer.
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July 13, 2023
PALLADIUM ON AUDIBLE
My Istanbul thriller "Palladium" is on Audible. It's a cracker! Contact me now if you'd like a free audio review copy while stocks last.
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June 30, 2023
Can You Forgive Her?
Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope oozes sex and politics. It's funny, moving and enlightening. Read it.
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June 16, 2023
Mitch Rapp – Action Hero
Searching for a satisfying action hero? Look no further! Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp is an no-nonsense counter-terrorism special ops assassin.
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June 3, 2023
Cocktails for women
Cocktails for women are a subject Ms N, heroine of the "Seven Hotel Stories", holds dear. She also has views on how to deal with men who behave badly - in cocktail bars or elsewhere.
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